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I Have Never challenge by peja
Summary: Your characters play a game of "I have never".  One of them use the line "I have never slept with another man/woman" to which another asks, "Ever want to?".  You decide where it goes from there
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I Love My CloneChallenge by peja
Summary: Zacari wrote:I dreamed up an idea the other night that would make a really great story, but I'm not much of a writer. Maybe someone else would like the idea, though. :)

Suppose your favorite character got cloned and because he was so tormented in the process, began a sort of hurt/comfort relationship with his clone?
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I love you because challenge by peja
Summary: Just for giggles. Write a story where one of the characters obsesses about
one thing/body part of his/her love. Can be hands, eyes, hair...whatever? Or
a personality trait, his strength, passion....possiveness?

anyone up for it
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I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING CHALLENGE by peja
Summary: I WOKE UP IN LOVE THIS MORNING CHALLENGE

(Insert name) wakes up from a hot and steamy dream and realizes that what he 
thought was a tight friendship has changed into something deeper... Love. 
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Ice Cream play by peja
Summary: Saturday, June 7 is National Chocolate Ice Cream Day...in honor of the day, anyone want to write some food play?

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Improv - loan by peja
Summary: Improv #1

  1. loan
  2. rosemary
  3. ecstasy
  4. dreamer
  5. skeptic

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Improv - be responsible by peja
Summary: an improv using the words  - be responsible, what 'cha drinking, respect, spooky, I'm gonna die
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Improv - Black Velevet by peja
Summary: words to be included in the improv:

Black Velvet
Golden sheen
pink rose buds
silver streaks

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Improv - cake by peja
Summary:

Use these words in a story

   1. cake
   2. rehab
   3. computer
   4. whatever
   5. big brother
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improv - Cauldron by peja
Summary: use these words in a story

cauldron
black cat
cackling
gnarled

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improv - clone by peja
Summary: Use these words in a story

clone
hate
proceed
dip
thump
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Improv - commitment by peja
Summary: Use these words to create a story

commitment
crazy
huddled
I'm gay
four-letter word
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improv - disaster by peja
Summary: an improv
words to use:

Disaster
Java
fuzzy bunnies
immaculate conception

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Improv - Disgrace by peja
Summary: Words and phrases are
1)Disgrace
2) Sleep on it
3) rampant rage
4) it sucks because
5) fragile
6) lets agree on an easy out clause
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improv - drama by peja
Summary: Use these words to inspire your story

drama
ride
show me what ya got
oh my goodness
moo-moo
target
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Improv - Drama Queen by peja
Summary: Improv

drama queen
promise
charms
cheerleader
aggressive
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improv - drip (extended) by peja
Summary: [Submitted by Shatterpath]

1: drip
2: freaky
3: hooked up
4: duck walk
5: fake
6: dude
7: your socks are on fire
8: you never struck me as a trekkie.
9: Canadian
10: riverfront
11: it's raining
12: gondolier
13: big screen
14: coffee grounds
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improv - drive by peja
Summary: Improv: use these words to create a story - 1) doctor,  2)out back,  3)running out of time, 4) lace, 5) waiting
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improv - exhausted by peja
Summary: words to be included in the improv:

exhausted
alone
tepid love
emasculated
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Improv - game by peja
Summary:

Improv

  1. Game
  2. silver star
  3. letter
  4. key
  5. cuddle
  6. first kiss

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improv - games by peja
Summary: improv:

games
touch
drenched
blast
tush

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Improv - hello wicked by peja
Summary: write a story usng the words

  1. Hello wicked
  2. Stigmata
  3. And we danced
  4. melt
  5. What do you want from me
  6. clueless
  7. crave

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Improv - Institution by peja
Summary: Use these words in a story

Institution
run
rumple
seacoast
displace
single
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improv - leprechan by peja
Summary: use these words

a leprechan
a four leaf clover
a top hat
and a pot of gold..

Not so very hard...

Bonus points for making this an AU and having one or more of your pair become leprechan's
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Improv - manual by peja
Summary: Improv

  1. manual
  2. helpful
  3. accident
  4. player
  5. decoy

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Improv - master of disguise by peja
Summary: Improv

  1. master of disguise
  2. king(s)
  3. member
  4. hellfire
  5. crumpet(s)

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improv - please sir by peja
Summary: Your words this time are:

Please sir, I want some more
Black roses
mind games
bribe
no harm, no foul
pizza guy
security
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Improv - public scandal by peja
Summary: use these phrases and words, all or some, in a story, drabble, poem, etc of any length
 
 
1. this could turn into a public scandal
2. rumor
3. blackmail
4. family
5. mama's boy
6. separation
7. whistling in the wind
8. Pandora's box

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Improv - responsive by peja
Summary: Improv

  1. responsive
  2. garden
  3. balcony
  4. media
  5. chronicle(ing)

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Improv - silver moon by peja
Summary:

Use these words in a story

silver moon
howling
lonely (or hungry) spirits
crackling


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Improv - swamp land by peja
Summary:

Use these words in a story

swamp land
spider(s)
retro
I had to try


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Improv - tag aong by peja
Summary: write a story using these words

tag-along
one act of random kindness
self-destruct
dance
meadow
giggle
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Improv - thicker by peja
Summary: Use these words in a story


thicker (thick)
candle
slim
cotton candy
splat
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Improv - Wicker by peja
Summary: write a story using these words

wicker
it is what it is
generous
deal
impatient
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Improv 1: by peja
Summary:

Has everyone heard of improv writings? My vague understanding is I will give you a list of words. Your mission is to write a story, any length, that uses those words/phrases. Anyone want to give it a try?

Your words are:

  • drip
  • freaky
  • hooked up
  • duck walk
  • fake

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Improv 2: Launch pad by peja
Summary:

Your mission is to write a story, any length, that uses those words/phrases. Anyone want to give it a try? Your words are 

  • Launch pad
  • hug
  • decadent
  • eccentric
  • hard-headed
  • legend

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Improv 3: lionheart (ed) by peja
Summary:

Your mission is to write a story, any length, that uses those words/phrases. Anyone want to give it a try?

Your words are:

  • lionheart
  • fight
  • you've been hiding something
  • winos/junkies
  • caress
  • our wish

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Improv Challenges by Andrew Troy Keller
Summary:

Okay,Folks.Here are some improvs of my own for you to fool around with and they have the names of the characters from the FOX-TV series 'Bones'.Have fun.

Seeley Booth--motorcycle

motorcycle

happy

women

sexy

Temperance 'Bones' Brennan--flowers

flowers

science

lazer

doll

Angela Montengro--rock music

rock music

groupie

underwear

tickets

Jack Hodgins--conspiricy

conspiricy

space

alien

probe


Categories: Bones Characters: Angelina Montenegro, Jack Hodgins, Seely Booth, Temperance Brennan
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Improv: Black Roses by peja
Summary:

Improv #4: Black roses

back with the next improv....Your words this time are:

Please sir, I want some more
Black roses
mind games
bribe
no harm, no foul
pizza guy
security


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Improv: Candlelight by peja
Summary:

Summary: the idea is that you use one, or more, of these words to write a story or poem of any length, of as a theme for some pic art you might share with the list. Pics can be posted in the files or photo section, just send a message to the list letting us know they are there.

Your words are

candlelight
wine
flute
midnight
kiss
hey baby, why don't you come on over here and...

Extra virtual points forgiving the piece a New Years Theme


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improv: compulsory sex by peja
Summary:

here's an improv for ya'll

Use this list of words in a story of some sort (drabble/poem/snippet)

compulsory sex
fur lined
supple
hostage
I can be your----

Extra points for:
extreme angst or hurt/comfort


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Improv: Cuddle by peja
Summary: Valentine's day is round the corner, so I'm putting out a pleas for stories with the holiday theme. Be nice if the story could be a first time, or maybe a VD commitment..something sweet and romantic
story prompts for this challenge (use one or more, if you want):

cuddle
chocolate kisses
I love you
velvet
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improv: Doppelganger by peja
Summary:

its an improv this time, so, use the following words in a story, drabble, snippet...


Doppelganger
Raven
Take my clothes off
Lore
Midnight shenanigans


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Improv: Exorcist by peja
Summary: Use these story prompts in a story of any length

exorcist
cuddle
puddle
foot long
design
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Improv: Hopeless by peja
Summary: Use these words in a story of your choice

hopeless
screams
down
cuddle
intense

Please play

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Improv: hopeless by peja
Summary: today's challenge is an Improv. Use these words in a story of your choice

hopeless
screams
down
cuddle
intense

Please play

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Improv: Men's Toilet by peja
Summary: Use these words to create a story poem or photomap

men's toilet
friends
enjoyed company
make love
kiss it
going steady

Side Note: These words come from a story told by one of the guest stars, sorry no idea who he is, on a BBC America show "The Graham Norton Show" which just happens to be on and caught my attention. BTW, the story the dude was telling was quite funny and I swear to god, he used each of these phrases in the little humor story
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Improv: Misty Eyed by peja
Summary: Use these words in a story, drabble or snippet

Misty eyed
treatment
ghostly
mundane
cobwebs

Extra points if you use a Halloween theme
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Improv: Rentboy by peja
Summary: use these words/phrases to create a story, drabble, or ficlet

Rentboy
gilded cage
blissful in his/her innocence
slumberous forgetfulness
comfort of
bodice-ripper

Extra points for
bringing lost love back to life
hurt/comfort or smarm (yes i know opposites)
The birth of a series
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Improv: take care of you by peja
Summary: Use these in a story, drabble whatever of any length. Or use one word per to form a series of stories. The prompts are both sentences and singe word prompts     story prompts:   1. let me take care of you... 2. prints 3. station 4. help 5. deal 6. sweet 7. thunderclouds 8. saved 9. Impress 10. scared 11. fast track 12. whose your daddy 13. love shack 14. kinky 15. amazing 16. drop(sies) 17. stupid 18. you'r not my mother (father) 19. promises 20. tremor 21. do you love me...really love me? 22. puppy 23. playing 24. dare 25. chocolate
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Improv: walls of jericho (a virgin fic challenge) by peja
Summary:

okay the story prompts kind demands that the challenge be for a first time, one character is untried....a virgin, and that someone is listening in.


challenge story prompts

walls of jericho
defiled the virgin
unworthy
spying/evesdropping
fingers
possession


anyone up for the challenge?


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Ineffective Daily Affirmations challenge by peja
Summary:

The idea behind this challenge is that you use one of these affirmations as the first line of your story.  Any pairing.  (But I gotta tell ya, I can think Jim and Blair or Darian and Bobby all the way)
Use as many of these first liners as you want....Imagine the series it would create.

  • My Karma just ran over your Dogma. Now, I am at one with the road.
  • I have the power to channel my imagination into ever-soaring levels of suspicion and paranoia.
  • I assume full responsibility for my actions, except the ones that are someone else's fault.
  • I no longer need to punish, deceive, or compromise myself. Unless, of course, I want to stay employed.
  • In some cultures what I do would be considered normal.
  • Having control over myself is nearly as good as having control over others.
  • My intuition nearly makes up for my lack of good judgment.
  • I can change any thought that hurts into a reality that hurts even more.
  • I honor my personality flaws, for without them I would have no personality at all.
  • I am grateful that I am not as judgmental as all those censorious, self-righteous people around me.
  • I need not suffer in silence while I can still moan, whimper, and complain.
  • As I learn the innermost secrets of the people around me, they reward me in many ways to keep me quiet.
  • When someone hurts me, forgiveness is cheaper than a lawsuit. But not nearly as gratifying.
  • As I learn to trust the universe, I no longer need to carry a gun.
  • All of me is beautiful and valuable, even the ugly, stupid, and disgusting parts.
  • I am at one with my duality.
  • Blessed are the flexible, for they can tie themselves into knots.
  • I will strive to live each day as if it were my 50th birthday.
  • Only a lack of imagination saves me from immobilizing myself with imaginary fears.
  • Does my quiet self-pity get to you or should I move up to incessant nagging?
  • Today I will gladly share my experience and advice, for there are no sweeter words than "I told you so."
  • False hope is nicer than no hope at all.
  • A good scapegoat is nearly as welcome as a solution to the problem.
  • Just for today, I will not sit in my living room all day watching TV. Instead I will move my TV into the bedroom.
  • Who can I blame for my own problems? Give me just a minute... I'll find someone.
  • Why should I waste my time reliving the past when I can spend it worrying about the future?
  • The complete lack of evidence is the surest sign that the conspiracy is working.
  • I am learning that criticism is not nearly as effective as sabotage.
  • Becoming aware of my character defects leads me to the next stepĀ˜blaming my parents.
  • I will find humor in my everyday life by looking for people I can laugh at.
  • The next time the universe knocks on my door, I will pretend I am not home.
  • My body is a temple. Do you want to come over for midnight mass?
  • To have a successful relationship I must learn to make it look like I'm giving as much as I'm getting.
  • I am willing to make the mistakes if someone else is willing to learn from them.

That's it.  the lines are cute...I almost wish I had time to go with this one


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infantilism challenge by peja
Summary: http://lists.squidge.org/wws/info/adultbabies_infantilismfic

  • general or slash - your choice fandom or original - opening the wrong door reveals a secret life of infantilism

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Inheritence challenge by peja
Summary: A lawyer shows up at the door. The character of your choice has inherited a whole *damn* lot of money. Who from?
Categories: XFiles, The Beastmaster, General Challenges, X-Files_Fuq-Q-Fest, The Beastmaster_F-Q-F Characters: None
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Invisible Man: Hobb's wife in protective custody challenge by peja
Summary:

Chris writes:

The agents are called in by the Agency to investigate a cast-off case from the Feds. A photographer has been kidnapped by the mob and it has something to do with a picture he took. His secretary contacted the Feds, who called the Agency in on the case. She witnessed the kidnapping and has to be taken into protective custody.
Hobbes and Darien are put on the case and low and behold, the secretary turns out to be Bobby Hobbes' ex-wife.

Now---it's your turn. Make this into a story for the list. Please?


Categories: Invisible Man, The, 60 Second Porn Challenge, Fandom oriented Challenge, Creative Writing Exercises Characters: None
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